SARVAJANIK UNIVERSITY
Sarvajanik College of Engineering and Technology
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)
B. Tech. Semester III
Subject Name: Fluid flow operation Subject Code: BTCH13301
Type of course: Professional Core Course
Prerequisite: Elements of physics
Rationale: This Subject is essential for Chemical engineering to know the fluid behaviour under the
effect of pressure and stress of fluid on different bodies. Further, it is useful for students to know the
metering devices for different type of fluids. Study of pressure drop in various types of pipe fittings,
pumps, compressor etc. are important to understand for chemical engineers.
Teaching and Examination Scheme:
TEACHING SCHEME Theory Marks Practical Marks Total
L T P C TEE CA1 CA2 TEP CA3
150
3 0 2 4 60 25 15 30 20
CA1: Continuous Assessment (assignments/projects/open book tests/closed book tests CA2:
Sincerity in attending classes/class tests/ timely submissions of assignments/self-learning
attitude/solving advanced problems TEE: Term End Examination TEP: Term End Practical Exam
(Performance and viva on practical skills learned in course) CA3: Regular submission of Lab
work/Quality of work submitted/Active participation in lab sessions/viva on practical skills learned
in course
Content:
Sr. Teaching Module
Topics
No. Hrs. Weightage
1. Basic concepts of density and pressure in a fluid, ideal and real 8 17%
fluids, Pascal’s law, absolute pressure and pressure gauges, basic
concepts of surface tension and buoyancy, fluid flow, equation
of continuity, Bernoulli’s equation, streamlined and turbulent
flow, concept of viscosity, Newton’s law of viscosity, brief
introduction to non-Newtonian behaviour, Fluid static and its
application.
Viscosity and momentum flux, Reynolds number and its
significance, laminar and turbulent flow; Laminar and Turbulent
flow in boundary layers, boundary layer formation in straight
tubes, boundary separation and wake formation. Equations of
Continuity and Motion (Cartesian, cylindrical, and spherical
coordinates) in laminar flows and its applications for the
calculation of velocity profiles, shear stresses, power, etc. in
various engineering applications.
2. Equation of continuity, Bernoulli's equation, corrections for fluid 6 13%
friction, pump work in Bernoulli’s equations, angular
momentum equations.
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3. Flow of incompressible fluids in Conduits and Thin Layers in 6 13%
pipes, relation between skin friction and wall shear, friction
factor laminar flow in pipes, kinetic energy correction factor and
momentum correction factor for laminar flow of Newtonian
fluids, Hagen-Poiseuille equation, effect of roughness, friction
factor chart, friction factor inflow through channels of non-
circular cross section, equivalent diameter, hydraulic radius,
friction from changes in velocity or direction, flow through
sudden enlargement of cross section, flow through sudden
contraction of cross section, effect of fittings and valves, form
friction.
4. Mach number, velocity of sound. Introduction of isentropic 2 4%
expansion, adiabatic frictional flow, isothermal frictional flow,
velocity in nozzles.
5. Introduction to Drag, drag coefficient, form drag, fluidization. 4 8%
Dimensional Analysis: Different methods of dimensional
analysis applied to fluid flow problems.
6. Pipe and tubing, joint and fittings selection of pipe sizes, 3 6%
mechanical seals, valves.
7. Pumps its characteristics, cavitations; positive displacement, 8 17%
centrifugal pumps and its theory, centrifugal blowers,
compressor efficiency, vacuum pumps, jet ejectors, comparison
of devices for moving fluids. Advanced applications for pumps,
valves and ejectors.
8. Full bore meter, orifice meter, area meters, target meters, vortex- 4 8%
shedding meters, coriolis meters, Ultrasonic flow meters,
magnetic meters etc., insertion meters.
9. Introduction to CFD. Latest technologies and instruments used 4 8%
for flow dynamics in Industries.
Suggested Specification table with Marks (Theory/Practical):
% Distribution of Marks
R Level U Level A Level N Level E Level C Level
25 20 20 15 15 05
Legends: R: Remembrance, U: Understanding; A: Application, N: Analyze, E: Evaluate C: Create
and above Levels (Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy)
Note: This specification table shall be treated as a general guideline for students and teachers. The
actual distribution of marks in the question paper may vary slightly from above table.
Reference Text Books:
Sr. Publisher and
Year of Publication
No. Title of book /article Author(s) details like
publication Edition
ISBN
1 Unit Operations of McCabe W L, Smith Mc Graw Hill 2005 7th edition
Chemical Engineering J C, Harriott P, Publication
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2 Chemical Coulson & Butterworth 1999 6th Edition.
Engineering,Vol. I – Richardsons Heinemann
Fluid flow, Heat Publication
Transfer and Mass
Transfer;
3 Fluid Dynamics and James G. Knudson Mc Graw Hill 1959 1st edition
Heat Transfer and Donald L. Katz, Publication
4 Transport Phenomena Bird R.B., Stewart John Wiley & 2007 2nd edition
W.E., and Lightfoot, Sons
E.N.
5 Coulson & Coulson J.M.,
Butterworth 1993 Second
Richardson's Richardson J.F., and
Heinemann Edition
Chemical Sinnott, R.K. Publication
Engineering:
Chemical engineering
design
6 Perry's Chemical Green D. and Perry Mc Graw Hill 2007 Eighth
Engineers' Handbook, R. Publication Edition
Course Outcome:
Sr. No. CO Statement Marks %
After learning this subject, students will be able to weightage
CO-1 Identify fluid properties and memorize the concepts of pressure. 20
CO-2 Classify different types of fluid and generalize the concepts of boundary 20
layer and its estimation in different flows.
CO-3 Apply and demonstrate the basic equations of fluid flow. 15
CO-4 Calculate and examine the flow in compressible and incompressible 10
fluid along dimensional analysis for problems in fluid flow.
CO-5 Propose appropriate pipe size, joints, fitting and valve for chemical 15
processes.
CO-6 Evaluate and compare the performance of various fluid flowing 20
machinery i.e pumps and compressor and metering devices i.e. flow
meters.
Mapping with POs:
PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PS PS PS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 O1 O2 O3
CO-1 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 3 3 2 3 2 3 2 2
CO-2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2
CO-3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2
CO-4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3
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CO-5 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 1 1
CO-6 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 2
Rationa
16 15 15 16 15 16 16 18 18 16 18 16 15 13 12
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*Rationale: Fluid flow operation is required to know the fluid behaviour under the effect of
pressure and stress of fluid on different bodies for the Chemical Engineer. Further, it is useful for
students to know the metering devices for different type of fluids. Study of pressure drop in various
types of pipe fittings, pumps, compressor etc. are important to understand for chemical engineers.
LIST OF PRACTICALS: (Minimum 10 performed.)
10 experiments need to be performed during the semester.
1. To study and verify Bernoulli's Theorem
2. To calibrate Venturi meter and obtain it's coefficient of discharge.
3 To calibrate an Orifice meter and obtain it's coefficient of discharge.
4. To study a Rotameter and obtain it's coefficient of discharge.
5. To Study Notched Weirs Apparatus and obtain its discharge coefficient.
6. Study of Pressure measurement devices.
7. Pressure drop in various size of circular pipes.
8. Friction factor for various size of pipes.
9. Pressure drop and friction factor measurement in bend, valves and different fittings.
10. To observe Reynolds's number and flow pattern in Reynolds Apparatus.
11. Centrifugal Pump testing and characteristic curves.
12. Determination of free and forced vortex formation.
Major Equipment:
1. Bernoulli's Theorem
2. Venturi meter
3. Orifice meter
4. Rotameter
5. Notched Weirs Apparatus
6. Centrifugal Pump
7. Free and forced vortex formation
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List of Open Source Software:
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